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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,809.96, 2,714.70 and 511.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,809.96, 2,714.70 and 511.53 is: 767.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,809.96 : 2,714.70 = 511.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,809.96/2,714.70 = 511.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,809.96x = 2,714.70 × 511.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,809.96x = 1,388,650.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388,650.49/1,809.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.23

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